Southwest University at El Paso (SU) is helping to make college degrees achievable for all IDEA Public School El Paso team members. Discounted tuition is available for all verified team members across all online programs, as well as select hybrid programs.
Explore this partnership at Southwest University with the FAQ info below.
- Submit your Interest: Click here to submit your interest and connect with a SU representative.
- Email us at academicpartnership@southwestuniversity.edu to ask questions. Be sure to ask about the Academic Partnership tuition rates and additional one-on-one financial aid guidance.
We look forward to connecting with you and helping you achieve your academic and professional growth goals
What do SU STUDENTS
and our ACADEMIC
PARTNERS say?
- Click here to watch an SU Academic Partner graduate speak on their experience at SU
- Click here to read what an academic partner and their team have to say about their experience with SU.
Enrollment Date
and Information
- Programs start every 6 weeks. Future tentative program start dates can be seen at this link
Eligible Programs
100% Online Graduate:
- M.S. Health Administration (MHA)
- M.S. Healthcare Leadership and Management (MHLM)
- M.S. Nursing (MSN)
- M.S. Business Administration (MBA)
These 21-month graduate programs are designed to equip students with the skills and insight needed to drive meaningful organizational impact as emerging leaders. Students develop an original capstone project or research project, a publishable-quality literature review, and an organizational training packet.
100% Online
Undergraduate Programs:
- A.A.S. Business Management in Healthcare Support Systems: Finish this 15-month program to gain proficiencies in the principles, methods, and procedures of business and healthcare management.
- AAS in Business Management and Accounting Systems Finish this 15-month program to develop the essential leadership and management skills to optimize office performance and build successful employer-employee relationships.
- AAS in Health Administration: Finish this 15-month program to gain knowledge in health record maintenance, medical insurance processes, and healthcare classification systems.
- AAS in Medical Coding and Billing Systems: Finish this 15-month program to gain knowledge in health record maintenance, medical insurance processes, and healthcare classification systems.
- RN to BSN bridge Program: Finish in 12-months from this CCNE accredited post licensure program, RN required for eligibility.
- B.S. in Business Management: Finish this 36-month program to gain expert leadership skills with a comprehensive foundation in finance, economics, communications, and business law.
- B.S. in Health Administration:Finish this 36-month program to develop expertise in medical operations, integrating finance, accounting, and legal standards for the modern healthcare industry.
- B.S. Radiology Management:Finish this 14-month program to learn leadership and management principles in the imaging field. Imaging license required for eligibility.
- B.S. Healthcare Leadership and Management: Finish this 3-year program to support growth to the B.S. level. AAS BMHHS program transfers 100%.
Hybrid / Residential Programs:
- B.S. in Education Early Grades (EC-6) w/Health Sciences
- EC-6 Core Subjects with Science of Reading
- Bilingual Education Supplemental: Spanish
- Special Education Specialist
- Health Sciences (6-12)*
*Additional experience and certification requirements apply for eligibility
- B.S. in Education Middle Grades (4-6) w/Health Sciences
- 4-8 Core Subjects with Science of Reading
- Bilingual Education Supplemental: Spanish
- Special Education Specialist
- Health Sciences (6-12)*
*Additional experience and certification requirements apply for eligibility
- A.A.S. Surgical Technology – 18-month program to prepare students to become certified surgical technologists
- A.A.S. Dental Assisting – 14-month program to prepare students to become dental assistant professionals
- A.A.S. Ophthalmology Technician – 18-month program to prepare students to assist ophthalmologists.
- A.A.S. Diesel Technology – Get career-ready in just 16 months. Gain the hands-on skills and technical expertise required to excel in professional diesel mechanic shops and the heavy equipment industry.
- A.A.S. Automotive Technology – 18 months to professional expertise. Get the hands-on training and technical foundation you need to launch a successful career in today’s automotive world.
- Certificate in Welding Program – 14 months to professional expertise. Gain the hands-on training and specialized certifications needed to secure high-demand employment opportunities in the welding trade.
Explore our career pathway to graduate degree by reviewing the program map on this page.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Undergraduate Programs: High school diploma or GED required for entry. A few programs require licensure and previous education.
- Graduate Programs: A bachelor’s degree is required. MSN also has specific licensure requirements.
- Must be a verified employee of an academic partner organization for tuition discount to apply. A copy of your paystub will be requested during the enrollment process:
- Transfer Credits: No transfer credits are accepted for academic partner discounted programs.
- Necessary Documents: As you speak with your SU representative and consider which program is right for you, begin collecting the following documents that will be necessary when you decide to enroll:
- 2022 and 2023 tax return, forms, and documents
- High School Diploma or GED
- For M.S. programs a copy of your bachelor degree
transcript is required
Program Accessibility
& Degree Timelines
- Course Duration: Each course lasts 6 weeks.
- Course Load:
- Undergraduate: 2-3 classes per term.
- Graduate: 1-2 classes per term.
- Advising Support: Automatic schedules created by dedicated advisors, streamlining registration and course selection.